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    Stainless-Aluminum galling

    Hi folks.... I was wondering where I might go to find resources on preventing stainless hardware from galling in aluminum threads (hand tightened). Naturally I use anti-seize whenever possible, but i'm looking for things that might make good "alternatives" in a pinch. Until I can clean things...
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    Midget/Ignition wrenches

    I'm finding more and more at work I'm relying on these poorly made Armstrong (that look oddly like recent model craftsman) Midget wrenches we're issued, that are just poorly built, slippery, misshappen without ever being used... etc. They appear to have not even been ground to a half-decent...
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    Vintage ratchet disassembly

    Hey all... Just came into possession of this old snap on f670. Planning to clean it up and get some more life out of it (dated to 1961). Can anyone give me a hint at getting the head opened up? I'm thinking there's a spanner that spins off the cover plates... But I'm not sure.
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    Quick release or not?

    I'm looking to get a long handle. Comfort grip snap on 3/8 drive ratchet, and I can get the quick release or non... It's only a $5 difference for me, so price isn't the issue. Most every ratchet I own isn't quick release, but I'm considering getting that one to make removing small sockets...
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    Electrolysis for rust removal

    So I'm sure some folks on here use electrolysis to remove rust from old steel objects. I've got a question, does using a higher voltage or higher current power supply make any significant impact on the speed of the reaction? I'm currently using a 15volt, 435 milliamp power supply and wondered if...
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    Sears Website Fail

    So... Sears, you seriously ****. Anybody get what's wrong with this picture from the Sears website? I'm no pro....but... something tells me a few of these items aren't compatible :headscrat
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    Bonney Ratchet

    I acquired a Bonney T-702K Ratchet at the flea market yesterday (among other various tools) and I was wondering if anybody here knew anything about them... I haven't been able to find much online, not even from Alloy Artifacts. Somebody plasti-dipped the handle and I'm working on removing that...
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